“I have worked with Fredericka throughout my time in the state legislature and have consistently been impressed by her leadership. She brings a depth of experience cultivating diverse and effective teams and is skillful at making substantive policy initiatives come to life,” said Supervisor Holly J. Mitchell. “Fredericka is highly respected and shares my commitment to justice and equity. I am proud to have her on my team as we do the urgent and necessary work of serving the Second Supervisorial District”

“I would like to extend my sincere condolences to the family and loved ones that mourn the loss of David McKnight-Hillman. It is heartbreaking to know that David’s life was taken while helping to serve other young people. Our community is rightfully disturbed by this horrific incident. I am committed to working with Wayfinder Family Services to identify additional support and resources to serve our young people who are in need of Wayfinder’s continued supportive care, while ensuring the safety of its workers and our residents.”

The Board of Supervisors today approved a motion authored by Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors Chair Hilda L. Solis, Supervisor to the First District, and co-authored by Supervisor Holly J. Mitchell, promoting faith community involvement in the County’s efforts to prevent and combat homelessness.

Today the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a motion authored by Supervisor Holly J. Mitchell and co-authored by Board Chair Hilda L. Solis, that calls for the County to develop a comprehensive strategy – centered in racial and social equity – for protecting small property owners and their communities who are at high risk of losing housing due to the impacts of COVID-19.

The Board of Supervisors unanimously approved Supervisors Sheila J. Kuehl and Holly J. Mitchell’s motion for Los Angeles County to recognize and adopt the principles of the United Nations Convention on the Elimination of all Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW).

In her inaugural board meeting since being sworn-in on Sunday, December 6 to represent Los Angeles County’s Second District, Supervisor Holly J. Mitchell was unanimously voted to serve as chair pro tempore of the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors.